A Victorian Carved Mahogany and Marquetry Nine-Tube Tall Case Clock
Sale 1208 - European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Jul 19, 2023
10:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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$9,000
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Sold for $7,560
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Lot Description
A Victorian Carved Mahogany and Marquetry Nine-Tube Tall Case Clock
Probably J.J. Elliott, Dial Signed J.W. Benson, London, Circa 1880
Height 105 x width 26 x depth 18 1/4 inches.
Property from a Private Collection, Redstone, Colorado
Condition Report
In overall good and stable condition. Old scuffs, marks and scratches consistent with age and use. The works appear intact. The case having a fairly even reddish-brown finish throughout. The pierced décor on front door with age split running through middle of diapering element. Other age split to foliate element at bottom of front door. Small chip to one acanthus corbel on front left side of base. Chimes work. Strikes on the quarter, half and full. The glass appears intact. Uncertain of previous maintenance preformed on works. Please consult an horologist prior to installation.
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